Charge Nurse (Psychiatric)

Vetted Solutions; South Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions in Utah is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for a psychiatric unit to coordinate daily nursing operations, ensure safe trauma-informed patient care, and serve as a clinical resource for staff.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists and the interdisciplinary team, lead safety and quality improvement initiatives, mentor nurses, and assist with staffing and scheduling to maintain appropriate unit coverage.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead clinical teams and serve as a resource to staff.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and psychiatric nursing best practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary partners.
• Experience with medication oversight, patient assessments, and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing assessments, medication management, and clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and the interdisciplinary team to support effective treatment.
• Help lead safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and support nurses in providing high-quality behavioral health care.
• Support staffing and scheduling to ensure appropriate unit coverage.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Trauma-informed care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medication oversight

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Clinical Nurse Coordinator – Psychiatric Unit

Coordinate daily nursing operations for a psychiatric unit, ensuring safe, trauma-informed, patient-first care. Serve as a clinical resource to nursing staff and help maintain a compassionate, team-based culture focused on learning and excellence in behavioral health.

Key Duties

• Oversee nursing assessments, medication management, and clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and the interdisciplinary team to support effective treatment.
• Help lead safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and support nurses in providing high-quality behavioral health care.
• Support staffing and scheduling to ensure appropriate unit coverage.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical leadership and ability to serve as a resource to staff.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and psychiatric nursing best practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with interdisciplinary partners.
• Proficiency in medication oversight, assessments, and accurate documentation.